Author: SAMUEL
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations for polling station executive elections nationwide. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Fabea FM’s Apiah-Kubi on “Me Man Ho Dadwen”, Daniel Effah-Boachie, the Nkoranza North Constituency Secretary, said the exercise marks a key step in the party’s internal reorganisation for future political activities. Effah-Boachie disclosed that the nomination process commenced on Monday, April 20, and will close on April 24 across the country. He explained that interested party members are required to visit their respective constituency team bases to pick nomination forms and complete the necessary processes within the stipulated period. He…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially confirmed that his long-awaited joint album with American R&B icon Chris Brown is slated for release in 2027. The Nigerian singer made the revelation during a recent appearance on the Swift Conversations podcast (hosted by Adesope Olajide) while in Paris. Speaking about his evolving sound, Davido noted his current focus on more African-inclined music and working with his core producers from home. However, he made it clear that international collaborations remain very much on the table. “The music I am making now is very African. In this next project, I am working with a lot…
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has detained more than 600 undocumented migrants, including hundreds of children, in an intelligence-led dawn operation across parts of the Ashanti Region capital. The exercise, led by the Ashanti Regional Commander DCOI Fred Amankwa, targeted areas such as Asawase, Alabar, Aboabo, and Sabon Zongo. Authorities cited concerns over street begging and sanitation issues as key factors prompting the raid. According to reports, a total of 606 individuals were rounded up and transported to the GIS facility at Prampram for screening, identity verification, and further processing before deportation to their countries of origin. Footage from the…
The Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) and the Ghana Police Service have initiated a joint enforcement operation around Danquah Circle in Accra, targeting delivery riders operating without the required permits and documentation. According to footage and reports from the scene, several motorbikes were seized and loaded onto trucks as part of the exercise. Riders at the location expressed frustration, complaining that the operation was being carried out without adequate explanations or clear guidance on how to comply with the new regulations. This action forms part of broader efforts to regulate Ghana’s rapidly expanding courier and logistics sector. In…
A video circulating widely on social media shows U.S. police officers stopping and briefly detaining a Black man as he walked home, reportedly after he adjusted or swung a small side satchel (often described as a “man purse” or crossbody bag) while police vehicles passed by. In the footage, officers approach the man and inform him he is being stopped and detained. One officer states something to the effect of, “You don’t need to move anymore. You are being stopped and detained,” explaining that his movement with the bag raised suspicions of a possible weapon. The man, who appears to…
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested six Chinese nationals for engaging in illegal gold mining (galamsey) operations directly in the River Nyaase, a tributary of the Tano River, at Kunsu Gyaenkontabuo in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region. According to NAIMOS, the suspects were caught actively mining in the river, an activity that poses severe environmental risks including water pollution and degradation of surrounding farmlands. The intelligence-led operation took place in the early hours of Saturday, April 18, 2026. The task force first apprehended one Chinese national at the mining site around 8:20…
Popular Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, has openly admitted that financial ambition, rather than pure passion, drove him to prioritize music over dancing — a skill he deeply loves. In a recent interview clip circulating widely on social media, the “Mr. Money with the Vibe” hitmaker stated: “I love dancing so much; I can’t do without dancing, but the truth is I had to leave it because of my love for money. The type of money I want dancing can’t give me.” Asake, who rose to fame with energetic tracks like “Sungba,” “Joha,” and “Lonely At The…
Thailand police have arrested a 47-year-old Nigerian national who allegedly posed as a pastor while heading a cocaine trafficking network operating in Bangkok’s nightlife districts. The operation, conducted on the night of April 18-19, 2026, was led by senior officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau. It followed a months-long investigation into a syndicate supplying cocaine in areas such as Bang Rak and Silom. https://lovinghananews.com/ghanaian-fintech-fido-raises-30m-to-expand-al-lending-across-africa/ Authorities identified the main suspect as Nwaiwu Ifeanyi Placid (also referred to in some reports as “Patrick”), a 46/47-year-old Nigerian who has lived in Thailand for nearly 20 years. He was…
Ghanaian fintech Fido has secured $30 million in funding (debt and equity), positioning itself for its next phase of growth across the continent. The round includes a major equity raise led by Fortissimo Capital, alongside additional debt financing, as the company doubles down on scaling its Al-powered lending platform. At its core, Fido is solving one of Africa’s biggest problems access to credit. Its platform uses alternative data and machine learning to assess risk, allowing people without formal banking history to access loans instantly. So far, the company has already issued millions of loans and served hundreds of thousands of…
A video circulating on social media has sparked outrage online after showing South African nationals confronting and accosting a Ghanaian man over his presence and alleged integration into their local community. In the footage, the group questions the Ghanaian resident aggressively, insisting that citizens from other African nations are not welcome to live and integrate in South Africa. The confrontation highlights deep-seated tensions around immigration and xenophobia in the country. The video, originally shared by content creator @shugaqwame and amplified by Ghanaian accounts, has drawn mixed reactions. Many Ghanaians and other Africans have condemned the incident, pointing out the irony…